Long Beach monkeypox cases rise to 9, health officials say
All nine cases were in men, according to the Long Beach Health Department, which is currently carrying out contact tracing and is notifying people who may have been exposed.
Long Beach expands monkeypox vaccine clinic operations; eligibility still limited
Because stockpiles of the vaccine used to prevent monkeypox are limited across the nation, the city imposes strict criteria for those wishing to get vaccinated.
3 detained after deadly shooting sparks SWAT operation in Wrigley, police say
Officers responded to a reported shooting around 7:33 p.m. in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Early morning fire near San Gabriel River leads to closure of El Dorado Park Nature Center
The Long Beach Fire Department responded to the blaze at around 2:17 a.m. near Spring Street and the San Gabriel River.
Man arrested following stabbing in Hellman, police say
The victim was involved in an argument that escalated to a stabbing, police said.
Long Beach to restrict public access at 3 libraries due to pandemic staffing challenges
Starting Aug. 2, the Alamitos, Brewitt and Dana libraries will close to the public but still allow cardholders to schedule the pickup of materials, including books, DVDs, and Chromebooks, during regular operating hours, according to a July 20 memo from Library Services Director Cathy De Leon.
Explainer: Monkeypox has arrived in Long Beach. Who’s at risk and who can get vaccinated?
“We need better testing,” said Andrew Noymer, an associate professor of public health at UC Irvine. “Anything that is a painful rash needs to be tested for monkeypox.”
Motorcyclist injured in possible hit-an-run collision on 710 freeway
The suspect vehicle is a gray Ford Fusion without plates, said a California Highway Patrol spokesman. No further details about the vehicle or collision were available, according to the CHP.
3 injured in industrial accident at Port of Long Beach
A tube used to transfer petroleum coke at Pier F partially collapsed, according to Port of Long Beach spokesperson Lee Peterson.
Photos: After 2-year hiatus, crowds flock to Long Beach Pride Parade
The parade drew some of the largest crowds in memory with thousands of people lining Ocean Boulevard.